Celebrities and Societal Expectations: Is the Pedestal Too High?
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor Many musicians have transcended into otherworldly fame, but with this fame comes a set of standards that some may consider to be excessive. Others may view it as not excessive enough. People put on these pedestals are expected to act a certain way, but what are the consequences when they don’t meet these expectations? When discussing idolized artists, one musician that cannot be...
Senior Spotlight: Emily Femino, Soprano
By Sarah Daniels, Staff Writer On Nov. 12, music education major Emily Femino ’24 performed her senior recital in the Paul Recital Hall. Her performance was dedicated to family member Joe Femino. Femino began with “Già della notte,” “Se non piange un’infelice,” “Vanne felice rio” and “Giusto amor,” all written by Louise Reichardt. She was accompanied by Lizzie Fuscaldo ’24 on fortepiano. Next, Femino sang G. F. Handel’s “Piangerò la...
Fundamentals of Directing Class Hosts Final Short Play Festival of the Term
By Jonathan Wenger, Staff Writer & Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Dec. 4, the Fundamentals of Directing class presented their final short play festival of the semester. The show featured a mix of original and established plays directed by members of the class. There were two sets of the short plays, once set beginning at 4 p.m. and the later at 7 p.m. The festivities began at 4 p.m. with Robert Marcato Jr.’s...
The Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra Performs “Celebrate the Season” Concert
By Ainsley Green, Staff Writer On Dec. 1, the Sunderman Conservatory’s Symphony Orchestra took the stage at the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg for their final performance of the semester. It was a festive and exciting program, complete with a holiday-decorated stage. The concert began at 8 p.m. and featured three large pieces of differing styles, each with their own characteristics. The Symphony Orchestra is the premiere full...
Junior Spotlight: Orazio Thomas, Saxophone
By David Poulos, Contributing Writer Orazio Thomas ’25, a double major in math and music with a minor in east Asian studies, performed his junior recital on Dec. 1 in Paul Recital Hall. The music Thomas picked for the recital is all based around the title he chose, “Déclamé,” a French word meaning “to declaim.” Thomas selected three pieces to perform on the saxophone for his recital. “The music I picked for my recital is all based...
Sunderman Conservatory of Music Choirs Perform “Credo: A Choral Concert”
By Kenzie Smith, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday, the Sunderman Conservatory of Music hosted “Credo: A Choral Concert” in the Chapel at 8 p.m. This concert consisted of performances by four choirs: College Choir, Concert Choir, Audeamus and Camerata, which were all directed by director of choral activities Robert Natter. Throughout the night, the audience was also invited to sing Christmas carols when the choirs were...
